DEI Coordinator

Reports To: Director of Diversity & Inclusion Department: Executive Work Location: In-Office (DC Headquarters) Job Type: Full-Time, Salary Exempt Supervisory Responsibilities: No The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is the official national Democratic campaign committee charged with electing Democrats to the U. S. House of Representatives. The DCCC recruits Democratic candidates and supports Democratic campaigns – both challengers and Democratic incumbent Members – with a variety of services including field operations, fundraising support, communications assistance, digital strategy, research support and management consulting. The DCCC is supported by the contributions of individuals and organizations, along with Democratic Members, from throughout the country. We look for talented and hard-working professionals who are committed to electing Democrats and winning the House majority. Due to the cyclic nature of our organization, all positions are subject to separation at the end of the election cycle. Position Summary: The DEI Coordinator is a member of the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion team and provides project, reporting, and administrative support for DCCC DEI programs and initiatives. Chief responsibilities include finding meaningful avenues to creatively support employee education, bolstering Employee Resource Groups, conducting research and production to execute program objectives while ensuring a fluid work environment. This role requires high attention to detail, critical thinking, exceptional interpersonal skills, heightened awareness of organizational impact and ability to manage multiple priorities. The Coordinator will build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and partners and identify opportunities for process improvement and proactively execute initiatives and events. The Coordinator must be able to effectively present information to team members, public groups, and/or external stakeholders. They must also have the ability to interpret instructions across various formats– written, oral, diagram, calendars–and the ability to solve practical problems in a setting where only limited standardization exists. This role engages with multiple internal and external stakeholders. The Coordinator should have an interest in keeping up-to-date with workplace diversity issues and be prepared to work in a collaborative effort with various departments in the planning and preparation of events, programs and conferences to ensure DEI considerations are met. The Coordinator would be responsible for learning, researching, and understanding DEI best practices and developments that may affect DCCC policies, procedures, and/or practices. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit. Responsibilities: • Alongside the Director of Diversity & Inclusion, manages various day-to-day operations such as department tracking, assisting in the management of expenses, handling correspondence, external and interdepartmental scheduling, and responding independently when possible • Serve as a point of contact for managers and staff for guidance and support on DEI issues • Implements, monitors progress, and recommends adjustments in connection with the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Manages the department logistics and drafts memos/presentations for events, meetings, and trainings • Curates content for the DCCC’s Monthly DEI Newsletter • Monitors and updates diversity celebration calendar and develops programming and logistics for diversity event celebrations • Coordinate in developing and maintaining programming including various diversity celebrations dedicated to increasing the workforce cultural competency • Coordinates with other departments to develop and maintain projects and programs to center DEI development in each department • Manages the DCCC’s Employee Resource Group program, including acting as liaison to and developing strong relationships with ERGs and respond to diversity- and equity-related issues as they arise • Work with the Operations and HR team to help track and report on open job searches to ensure we are recruiting potential employees from diverse backgrounds; manage an ongoing database of prospects, and maintain regular contact with potential candidates • Track and process incoming department invoices; compile receipts and manage monthly report for department credit card Apply tot his job